independent
/ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2508 in the learning path
独立自主的
Definitions
adj. able to live or act without relying on others
独立自主的
adj. not controlled by another person, organisation, or country
不受控制的；独立的
adj. not connected with or affected by something else
无关联的；互不影响的
Example
Living alone has made me much more independent.
独居让我变得更加独立。
Independent research can help governments assess whether new environmental policies are achieving their intended goals.
独立研究可以帮助政府评估新的环境政策是否正在实现预期目标。
Collocations
- financially independent
- independent research
- independent of
- independent judgement
Word family
- independence (n.)
- independently (adv.)
- dependent (adj.)
- dependence (n.)
Synonyms
- self-reliant
- autonomous
Antonyms
- dependent
Usage tip
常搭配of：independent of意为不依赖或不受影响。
FAQ
- What does independent mean?
- able to live or act without relying on others not controlled by another person, organisation, or country not connected with or affected by something else
- How is independent pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/, US /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
